Family Bingo Night at the Bahnik Youth Center
Friday, September 24
Cold Spring Harbor Concert Series
Friday, September 24
Dahlia Show at Planting Fields
Friday, September 24
Friday, September 24
Family Bingo Night
Boys and Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich members, their families, and friends will gather at the Clubhouse to celebrate “Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids” with a fun-filled Family Bingo Night. This free event is being hosted by the club’s Parents’ Council. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all club members and their families. Prizes will be available for youngsters who win and shout out “B-I-N-G-O!” There will be refreshments available for purchase and families can pre-order dinner packages for the evening. The club is looking for parents to volunteer as Bingo callers and to assist with the distribution of prizes. Note that at least one participant must be a club member and that parents must provide supervision for their families and guests. Call Valerie Buscemi 922-9285, ext. 19.
2010 Public Concert Series
Presented by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory at 6 p.m. in the Grace Auditorium, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, One Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor. Program: Hahn-Bin, winner of the 2008-09 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. Hahn-Bin earned his diploma in 2009 from the Juilliard School, where he worked with Itzhak Perlman and Catherine Cho. He has been working with Mr. Perlman at the Perlman Music Program since 2002 and performed the Dvorak Piano Quintet with him at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2008. Hahn-Bin plays an 1825 J. F. Pressenda violin from the Mandell Collection of Southern California. In addition to playing the violin, Hahn-Bin works regularly on creating visual artworks and composing poetry. Individual tickets will be sold at the door in Grace Auditorium for $20. Call 367-8455 to reserve seats.
Saturday, September 25
Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids
At Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club, 135 Forest Ave. Locust Valley, from 1 to 5 p.m. Rain or shine. There will be plenty of activities and entertainment for the entire family, including pony rides, carnival games and exciting inflatable rides. Admission is free and each child will receive a free T-shirt. For more information call 676-1460, ext. 16.
Deaf Comedienne Trix Bruce to Perform
Mill Neck Services announces a very special show with renowned deaf comedienne Trix Bruce at the Mill Neck Manor Deaf Education Center auditorium, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck. An American Sign Language performer, teacher, workshop presenter and actress, Trix will perform a show entitled “The Hearing World Around Me,” at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. At the live, one deaf-woman show, Trix will thrill the audience with her charismatic humor, experience and insight. A voice interpreter will be provided at the show. One RID CEU (Continuing Education Unit) clock hour will also be provided to interpreters. For more information, or to reserve tickets in advance, call 922-3818, ext. 249, or email Loretta Murray at deafmns@aol.com.
Flower Show
Head to Planting Fields Arboretum’s Burns Conference Center for the Mid Island Dahlia Society’s Dahlia Show from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 25 and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 26. The show features a dazzling display of dahlias to enjoy, dahlia experts to answer your questions, and magnificent bouquets that you can purchase. Admission: free with Planting Fields $8 parking fee. Call 631 266-3354.
English Equivalents Workshop
Mill Neck Interpreter Service will host a workshop entitled “English Equivalents: Whoa! Train Zoom Gone. Did You See What She Signed? What Did She Mean by That and How Can I Say it in English?” featuring American Sign Language performer, teacher, workshop presenter and actress Trix Bruce. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mill Neck Manor Deaf Education Center auditorium, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck. Sponsored by Bruce, the workshop is free to all MNIS interpreters. The fee for non-MNIS interpreters is $75. The Professional Studies program is offered for 0.6 CEUs at the little/no to some content level at the cost of $10 per participant (in addition to the workshop fee). Lunch will be provided. For information or to sign up, contact Judi Rackovitch 322-2325 or Jrackovitch1@att.blackberry.net. Registration deadline Sept. 24. Checks may be made payable to Mill Neck Interpreter Service. Send payment to Mill Neck Interpreter Service, 501 S. Broadway, Suite A, Hicksville, NY 11801, Attn: Judi Rackovitch.
Sunday, September 26
Community Equestrian Event
Presented by the Nassau Suffolk Horsemen’s Association and the Muttontown Horsemen’s Association. Free pony rides and refreshments, performances and demonstrations by the Islip Horsemen’s Drill Team, NY Natural Equestrians, Rough Riders. Fun for kids and adults. Vendor tables. Free for all. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Muttontown Preserve, Route 106, Muttontown. Call 922-8245.
Nature Adventures
Amazing Animal Adaptations. Come and explore Bailey Arboretum’s, trails with Dan Kriesberg, inspiring naturalist and science teacher. Fun for the whole family. No charge, donations greatly appreciated. 2 to 3 p.m. The Children’s Habitat is open every day, year-round, and you can bring a picnic. Bailey Arboretum, Lattingtown, www.baileyarboretum.org. Call 571-8020.
Michael Trama Memorial 5K Walk/Run
The First Annual Michael Trama Memorial 5K Walk/Run will be held at 9 a.m. at Centre Island Beach in Bayville. The charity fundraiser is in honor of Michael Trama who died in March 2010. He was a local coach, founder of Locust Valley Bayville Soccer Club and a coach to many of the children of the Locust Valley/Bayville families. Sponsored by numerous local businesses and community members, the event will benefit the educational fund for the children of Michael Trama. Preregister online for $20/adult; $10/children 12 and under; $10/seniors; $50/family of four (2 adults/2 children); $75/Team of 10.
Thursday, September 30
Career Fair
Senator Marcellino’s free Career Fair will not only bring job seekers and potential employers together, you can also get information on job training programs, resume writing, career counseling and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station. For questions or if you are currently working for a company and would like to host a free table at the fair, contact Angela Rivera at Senator Carl Marcellino’s office, 250 Townsend Sq., or call 922-1811.
Friday, October 1
Concert
The First Presbyterian Church, E. Main St., welcome sGrammy Award winner Paul Sullivan in a concert for one night only at 7:30 p. m. Mr. Sullivan has enjoyed a richly varied and distinguished career as a composer and a pianist. As a soloist, with his trio, and as a member of the Paul Winter Consort, he has played concert tours in most of the United States and Europe, as well as Croatia, Israel, Costa Rica, and Japan. Tickets are $15 to support the youth group. Call 922-5477.
Saturday, October 2
Walk in the Woods
With the North Shore Land Alliance. Space is limited. Registration recommended. To register and for directions call 626-0908 or andrea@northshorelandalliance.org. Oct. 2: William Cullen Bryant Preserve, Roslyn Harbor. Explore the fascinating Pinetum with botanist Andrew Greller, who knows as much as anyone about this strange place. There will be a lunch break so take a lunch and if time allows, stroll through the goldenrod and fall asters nearby. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, October 4
Golf Outing
There is still time to sign up for one of the most exciting fun-filled events planned by the Oyster Bay Republican Club. The club is running its 14th Annual Golf Outing at the Brookville Country Club. This event is open to men and women. Non-golfers can also participate by attending the cocktail hour and dinner. Enjoy 18 holes of golf as well as breakfast, cocktail reception, dinner, prizes and more. The day begins at 9 a.m. with registration and breakfast. Tee-off with shotgun starts begins at 10:30 a.m. The registration fee is $300 for golf; $100 for cocktails and dinner only. Checks for this outing should be made payable to the Oyster Bay Republican Club, Inc. and mailed to P.O. Box 6, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. For more information, call 624-VOTE.
Thursday, October 7
Art Walks
“First Thursdays Night On The Town” features art, food, wine, and music. Other businesses and sites in town will be displaying artwork. Local restaurants will be exhibiting art and are offering a percentage off on meals, wine tastings and more. Live music entertainment is scheduled. Cafes and restaurants will remain open late for dessert and coffee. Also on Nov. 4 and Dec. 2.
